Mila vs Vera

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mila

Girl #33 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, dear, beloved"

Origin: Slavic mil meaning grace

Cultural Roots

Slavic Russian Czech Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
5,472
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mili

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Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian English Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#226
Total SSA Count
1,351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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Popularity Comparison

Mila Rank #33
Vera Rank #226

Mila is more popular, ranked #33 vs #226 for Vera.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mila ___

  • Mila Grace
  • Mila Rose
  • Mila Jane
  • Mila Kate
  • Mila Claire
  • Mila Anne

Vera ___

  • Vera Rose
  • Vera Louise
  • Vera Grace
  • Vera Mae
  • Vera Jane
  • Vera Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mila

Sasha Natasha Luka Sofia Ivan

If you choose Vera

Hugo Felix Iris Cora Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mila or Vera more popular?

Mila is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Mila and Vera mean?

Mila means "gracious, dear, beloved" (Slavic mil meaning grace origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Mila and Vera boy or girl names?

Mila is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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